Covering County Durham
We cover County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Durham, and the towns around them.
Homes in the North East
In the North East, terraces, semis and bungalows all offer room to extend, with stone-built villages and conservation areas in parts of County Durham and Northumberland.
What does a hip-to-gable loft conversion involve?
Hipped roofs are common on 1930s semis and have little usable volume until the hip is squared off. We rebuild the gable in brick or block, extend the roof structure, form the rear dormer and finish the new floor, keeping the front roof slope looking as close to the original as possible.
- Volume calculation and planning check
- Rear dormer and roof coverings to match
- Staircase, insulation, plastering and electrics
What will a hip-to-gable loft conversion cost?
Guide prices for hip-to-gable loft conversions, including VAT where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey.
| Hip-to-gable loft conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Hip-to-gable with rear dormer | £60,000 to £80,000 |
| Double hip-to-gable (detached house) | £70,000 to £95,000 |
How is a hip-to-gable loft conversion approved in County Durham?
In England we deal with the council’s planning team for permission or a lawful development certificate, with building control (the council or a registered building control approver) for inspections, and with neighbours under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 where it applies.
In England many loft conversions are permitted development: the extra roof volume must stay within 40 m³ on a terraced house or 50 m³ on a semi or detached house, nothing can sit higher than the existing ridge, no dormer can face a road on the main elevation, and side windows must be obscure-glazed and non-opening below 1.7 m.
What can affect a hip-to-gable loft conversion?
- Matching old clay tiles can be difficult; reclaimed tiles are often used.
- Scaffolding goes up on the side of the house, which may need a neighbour’s agreement.
What are the steps?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- Free site visit. We measure up, look at access, drains and the structure, and talk through options and budget.
- Design and fixed price. You get drawings and a written price for the agreed specification before anything is ordered.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
What people ask before starting
How long does it take?
About 9 to 13 weeks on site.
Will the roof tiles match?
We match the tiles as closely as possible, using reclaimed tiles where the originals are no longer made.
How do I get a price for hip-to-gable loft conversions in County Durham?
Use the guide price tool for a ballpark figure, then book a visit for a fixed written price for the agreed specification.
Also covering
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Darlington
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Hartlepool
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Stockton-on-Tees
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Durham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Chester-le-Street
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Billingham
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Stanley
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Consett
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Newton Aycliffe
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Bishop Auckland
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Seaham
Learn more about hip-to-gable loft conversions, or see every project we cover in County Durham.